Results suggest possible alternative to long-term drug use By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay News) — Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy might offer an alternative for people with depression who don’t want to take antidepressants long-term, British researchers say. Their study, published April 21 online in The…
Natural Blaze The workings of the ingredient capsaicin in calming nerves become more clear in a Newark lab. Anyone who has ever bitten unknowingly into a red hot chili pepper remembers the unhappy result – burning, painful sensations that make one’s mouth feel as though…
Stress, body aches, weight gain, high blood pressure, and even depression are all medical issues that can derive as a result of the type of working environment employees are exposed to on the daily basis. From the typical 9 to 5 office workers to the…
By Healthy Holistic Living We all have different habits when it comes to our sleep. Some people love waking up early, others do so only reluctantly after hitting snooze for the tenth time. Some people never stay up past nine, while others never go to…
By Higher Perspectives The more we can reveal about our inner self, the more we can proactively work to be the best people that we can be. Quizzes like this one can help. It’s pretty simple. Just pick your favorite animal! Group #1. Which is…
Meditation is an energy healing art that has great health benefits, but it is often overlooked by most people. Many people tend to shy away from meditation because they think it is awkward. However, once they try it and get involve in a group meditation,…
By Heather Callaghan It’s been about 12 years since Equilibrium quietly arrived in theaters, only to become better known as the years went on. The dystopian flick about the forced removal of emotions – i.e. any shred of humanity – through mandated injections was quite…
Henrik Edberg, The Positivity Blog Some things may be equally essential but nothing is more important than a healthy sense of self-esteem and loving yourself. Why? In my experience, three of the most important reasons are: Life becomes simpler and lighter. When you love yourself more…
Although serotonin is well known as a brain neurotransmitter, it is estimated that 90 percent of the body’s serotonin is made in the digestive tract. In fact, altered levels of this peripheral serotonin have been linked to diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, cardiovascular disease,…
by Gaye Levy Rich, golden honey. What is not to like? Just the thought of sweet, fragrant honey and honeybees makes me think of happy times. That, coupled with its long storage life makes honey a perfect food for the survival pantry. But did you…
By lifehack A lot of people tend to view “being alone” as boring. They think it means they’re anti-social or unwanted. The reality is, being alone definitely isn’t a bad thing. Once you embrace solitude, plenty of benefits begin to surface. I’m not saying you…
by Tess Pennington As I child, I was always outside. Whether I was biking, playing hide and seek with the neighborhood kids, jumping in puddles or making mud pies, I always wanted to be outdoors. Given my affinity for dirt and the outdoors, I was…
by Paul A. Philips To help you make some healthy choices, consider the following. Here are some common mistakes that doctors make, which could lead to death and suffering if not picked up on. To blatantly ignore any of these errors is the same as…
Men who get the most physical activity report more erections, orgasms, study says MONDAY, March 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Up and at ’em, guys. Exercise might boost your sex life, a new study suggests. Nearly 300 men provided information about their physical activity levels…
The World Health Organisation’s cancer agency has declared the world’s most widely used weedkiller – glyphosate – a “probable human carcinogen” in a move that will alarm the agrochemical industry and amateur gardeners. Source: GM WATCH The assessment by the International Agency for Research on…
By Marc and Angel “I don’t want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.” ―Oscar Wilde Last night I received an email (creatively) titled “Emotionally Stable People Don’t Do This” from a…
By Andrea Schulman, Raise Your Vibration… We all have days that we feel down and depressed. When we are in this state, it can be hard to stay positive. It’s easy to get trapped in lower vibrational energy, but there are a few easy tricks…
Study says feeling this way raised risk of early death by 26 percent By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter Loneliness has long been associated with poor mental health, including depression. But a new study suggests social isolation may harm physical health, too, and even hasten death….
by Alexis Blue A study of the interaction between humans and dogs is the first for the UA’s new Human-Animal Interaction Research Initiative. Most dog owners will tell you their furry friends make them feel good emotionally. But the health benefits of owning a dog…
By Odette Pollar In an economic downturn, people with jobs naturally feel cautious about complaining that they have too much work. If financial difficulties have led to layoffs at your job, you may find yourself picking up additional duties. With this in mind, what should…
